Something I really want to do when the money is better is give to a charity. Sadly, I've been a poor student until now, and currently I'm trying to make ends meet and still don't have enough to help someone other than myself.
Choosing a charity was a big task, but after watching endless documentaries and films I chose Anti-slavery international. Quoting their web page "Anti-Slavery International works at local, national and international levels to eliminate all forms of slavery around the world."
The form of slavery that touched me and made me decide to help these people as soon as I could was human trafficking, from child labour to prostitution, and everything in between. People take advantage of less powerful or fortunate people and make then do things they don't want to do, with no pay whatsoever, it's heart breaking.
The thing that touched me deeply was this film: Human trafficking - part 1.
It's quite a long mini series showing the stories of 4 different people and how human trafficking affected their lives. It's not a documentary, it's all fiction, but it's based on things that are happening now.
This is a link for the whole movie with greek subtitles: Human trafficking - full film, greek subtitles
Be ready to sit down for 2 full hours. I must say it's worth it. Also, be ready for very explicit scenes, it's quite rough. Hopefully, after this film, you'll also feel the need to help out this cause.
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